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Climate Crisis

The Maldives, a nation of roughly 1200 low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean, could be underwater by the end of this century if climate change causes ocean levels to rise. On the eve of the big climate summit in Copenhagen, the country's president, Mohamed Nasheed, is warning of a massive exodus from the Maldives if drastic global action is not taken.
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Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, Now on PBS pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs programs, and travels the nation to shed light on public policy issues that have an impact on working Americans. David Brancaccio hosts.